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Staten Island: More than a ferry
For many, a visit to the Big Apple is likely to include shopping on Fifth Avenue, a stroll through Central Park and taking in a show at one of many Broadway theaters. Often called "the forgotten neighborhood," Staten Island is the most geographically separate boroughs of New York and if it does not have the charm of Manhattan or Brooklyn, there are still many reasons to visit, as no trip to New York would be complete without a ride on the Staten Island ferry.
The Staten Island ferry carries over 70,000 passengers a day between Whitehall Street at the southern tip of Manhattan and San Jorge Ferry Terminal on Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. Taking about twenty-five minutes per trip, the ferry ride is a favorite of tourists to New York, offering excellent views of the Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. In addition, the ferry provides a simple way of transport and is free to ride!
However, there are over Staten Island ferry that if seafood is not the type. The island has miles of beaches that are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, fishing pier and other activities recreation. Staten Island is also home to a variety of cultural centers and historical sites, such as the Conference House was the location of the Peace Conference abortive between British and American soldiers during the American Revolution, the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, Noble Maritime Collection and the National Museum Faro.
The island is also home to the Staten Island Zoo, which recently opened an exhibition of reptiles, recently refurbished and is widely regarded as having Among the largest and most comprehensive collection of rattlesnakes in North America. The zoo now has more than 400 animals that are over 200 species different, while the zoo is also home to Staten Island Chuck, a groundhog who is the official Groundhog Day forecaster for New York.
moviegoers will be happy to know that a large number of movies have been filmed in part or wholly on Staten Island, including The Godfather, Working Girl, The War of the Worlds, Goodfellas, Donnie Brasco and School of Rock with Jack Black among many others. The island was also the location for Madonna's music video for her song "Papa Do not Preach."
For those who want to enjoy a little shopping, away from the hustle and bustle of Fifth Avenue or Times Square Staten Island has a wide range of shops and malls to go by. Food lovers are well catered for, well, with a wide range of restaurants and bars appeal even the most diverse tastes, where you can relax, rest and refuel in order to throw the best of the night life of Staten Island.
If you is considering a trip to New York, Staten Island is an ideal place for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. With hotels in Staten Island, ranging from luxury on the cheap and functional, you're sure to find accommodation to suit your budget, and the Staten Island ferry to make 104 round trips each days between Staten Island and Manhattan, you will not have to go very far to enjoy shopping on Fifth Avenue, a stroll through Central Park and seeing a show in a of the many theaters on Broadway.
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Elisha Burberry is a freelance writer who loves her job and the occasional glass of red wine.
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